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Norway
The Kingdom of Norway lies on the Scandinavian Peninsula and is not part of the European Union.
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Norway's frozen north hopes its oil boom will heat up
The Arctic is one of the world’s last regions left to be exploited for oil and gas, and the potential energy reserves are huge. This week the Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, met his Norwegian counterpart, Jens Stoltenberg, in the high Arctic Norwegian town of Kirkenes. The energy future of both countries was high on the leaders’ agenda. Lars Bevanger reports from Kirkenes.
Barents Sea boom
It's boom time for the small Norwegian town of Kirkenes on the oil-and-gas-rich Barents Sea.
Draft deal at Colombia talks
Colombia's leftist FARC rebels and the Bogota government say they have agreed on agrarian reform, a key part of what could become a peace settlement. The talks began in Oslo and have been held in Havana since November.
Arctic Council admits China
The Arctic Council, which coordinates policy in the region, has admitted China and other Asian nations as observers. New trade routes and oil and gas exploration are some of the incentives.
One-Piece Jumpsuits from Norway
Three Norwegian friends have come up with a pyjama-like outfit for adults that's been turning heads around the world. Appropriately enough, they call their creation Onepiece. In addition to comfort-conscious shoppers, a number of celebrities have been also spotted wearing the jumpsuit.
Under cover
Visit a sunken village in Norway that was submerged in an avalanche.
Norway: Whales in Hot Water
Until recently whales were only sighted by the Vesterålen - a group of islands off the coast of Norway - during the Arctic summer season. A few years ago, however, some began staying up north during the winter as well.
A Winter Safari in Norway
A KickSpark is a cross between a scooter and a sled. It has triggered a revival of a traditional mode of transport in some parts of northern Europe. In Geilo, 240 kilometres from Oslo, tourists can take tours on these special sleds.
Euromaxx à la carte - Skrei with Risotto from Norway
Skrei is a type of cod and a much-loved winter delicacy in Norway. It is caught in large numbers from January until Easter. Today it is being prepared for us by Esteban Villalpando, head chef at the Lofoten Fiskerestaurant in Oslo.
Floating wind farms
Engineers are working on new offshore wind turbines that float on the surface of the sea.
African musicians send radiators to Norway
A spoof take on Band-Aid raises some serious issues about the concept of Christmas charity.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
The European Union has received the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Norway. The award comes for the group's role in "stabilizing" Europe and transforming it "from a continent of war to a continent of peace."
North Sea power linkup
Germany and Norway have signed a contract for a high-voltage undersea cable aimed at exchanging surplus renewable energy. The project is essential for Germany's plan to phase out nuclear power by 2022.
EXIT: Spreading the Warmth to Norway
It’s a call to charity - in the other direction. The video "Africa for Norway - New charity single out now!" calls upon Africans to donate space heaters to help the freezing people of Norway. The video is a parody of Western charity campaigns and was made by a Norwegian association of students and academics.
Norway police apologize
Norwegian police have apologized for the first time over their role in arresting and deporting over 700 Jews while under German occupation during World War II. The prime minister apologized earlier this year.
Not over yet
Survivors of the Utoeya massacre in Norway are showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-trauma Norway
It’s been three months since Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik was locked up - probably for life - for killing 77 people in terror attacks last year. Many survivors of his crimes are struggling to get by. A new Norwegian study shows more than seventy percent of survivors suffer psychologically, many showing signs of post-traumatic stress. Lars Bevanger reports from Oslo.
Despite the Nobel Peace Prize, Norway still says 'nei' to joining the EU
When the European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo last week, many questioned the timing of the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision. Yet the award was perhaps most controversial in its home country, Norway. People there have twice rejected EU membership, and as Lars Bevanger now reports from Oslo, the Peace Prize doesn’t look like its going to change attitudes to the EU anytime soon.
Colombian peace talks in Norway
Colombia's government has formally launched peace talks with leftist FARC rebels. The closed-door talks in Norway are the latest attempt to end almost five decades of conflict.
Colombia's chance for peace
Representatives from the Colombian government and the leftist FARC rebel group have arrived in Oslo, where they'll try to negotiate an end to an armed conflict lasting half a century.
Norway: Polar Bears Summer in Spitsbergen
No ice, no polar bears. Not too many years ago scientists were still convinced that climate change was threatening arctic animal populations. But today in Spitsbergen, there are more polar bears than there are people - even though it's getting warmer.
Breivik verdict
The court ruling against the mass murderer gives many Norwegians relief.
Breivik guilty
A traumatized Norway seeks closure after Anders Breivik is found guilty.
Breivik judgment
A panel of judges announced today that they believe Anders Behring Breivik was criminally liable when he killed 77 people in Norway last year. He has been sentenced to 21 years in prison and has said he will not appeal.
Police chief quits over Breivik
Norway's police chief has resigned after an independent report found that last year's twin attacks by right-wing extremist Anders Breivik could have been prevented. It criticized a slow and disorganized police response.
Stars behind the stars
The Stavanger Chamber Music Festival wouldn't be possible without those lending a free hand.
Journeys in Europe: Norway - A Pilgrimage Route goes ecumenical
Folge 1: Norwegen - ein Pilgerweg wechselt die Konfession
Journeys in Europe: Norway - A Pilgrimage Route goes ecumenical
Folge 1: Norwegen - ein Pilgerweg wechselt die Konfession
Norway marks anniversary
One year after attacks that claimed the lives of 77 people, Norwegians took part in ceremonies of remembrance across the country. The man who has confessed to the killings still awaits his verdict.
Remembering Utoya
One year after the deadly attacks in Norway, a survivor is trying to recover fond memories of Utoya.
The Traena Festival in Norway
This festival is the most isolated pop festival worldwide. It is staged on the Arctic Circle and attracts some 2000 visitors. The festival lasts for three days and three nights and takes place some 1000 kilometres north of Oslo.
Companies' conduct assessed
Companies are reporting more, but not enough about anti-corruption programs and their implementation, a new study by Transparency International claims. It looked at the world's 105 biggest publicly-traded firms.
Oslo steps in to halt oil strike
Norway's government has reluctantly intervened at the final hour to end a strike by offshore oil workers. Oslo used powers to end the walkout after firms said they would be otherwise forced into a complete shutdown.
Oil lockout averted
Oslo has managed to avoid a total shutdown of its oil and gas industry, which had been scheduled to begin at midnight local time. A last-ditch meeting was held to calm a bitter industrial dispute over retirement rights.
Underwater electricity
A power cable under the North Sea may keep the lights on, even when the wind isn't blowing.
Norway massacre trial ends
The trial of Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway last July, is coming to an end. After 10 weeks of testimony prosecutors and the defense are making their closing arguments.
Norway's far-right
Despite the Breivik case, experts agree right-wing extremists have little influence in Norway.
Scandinavian strike
Around 30,000 public employees went on strike on Thursday after overnight negotiations regarding a pay raise broke down . Norway has a total of about 600,000 public sector workers.
Sliced Salmon with Sandefjord Butter
Salmon recipe from the Norwegian restaurant Frognerseteren
Harrowing testimony
Survivors of the massacre on Norway's Utoya island confront the mass killer in court.
Norway 12 Germany 4
Germany were demolished 12-4 by Norway in the world ice hockey championships. The result means that the national side misses out on a place in the quarterfinals.
Shoe thrown at Breivik
The trial of Anders Behring Breivik was interrupted on Friday when the brother of one of his 77 victims hurled a shoe at the confessed mass killer before being escorted from the courtroom, police and witnesses said.
Norway's reaction
Norway is two weeks into the trial of right-wing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik in Oslo. Following Breivik's initial testimony on why he committed the 77 murders, the court has now begun hearing the story of some of his surviving victims.
Breivik trial not about revenge
The trial in Norway of Anders Behring Breivik shifts to the 77 victims as witness testimony begins.
Norway unites in song
Some 40,000 Norwegians gather to sing children's songs as a mark of respect honoring the victims of extremist Anders Berhring Breivik.
Real change
Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi's Europe visit in June is looked at as an important milestone.
Landmark trial
Covering the trial of Anders Behring Breivik in Oslo is proving to be a challenge for journalists.
Breivik: 'Death or acquittal'
In his second day on the witness stand, the man who admitted to killing 77 people in last year's massacre in Norway says there are only two logical outcomes in his trial.
Breivik defends massacre
Anders Behring Breivik has defended his massacre of 77 people in and around Oslo last year, admitting he would 'do it again.' The right-wing extremist returns to the witness stand on Wednesday on day three of his trial.
Breivik takes the stand
The trial of the Norwegian man who confessed to killing 77 people in and around Oslo last year has resumed. Anders Behring Breivik is expected to testify on Tuesday a day after pleading not guilty to the charges.
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